L'Oréal Paris Gentle Make-Up Remover Eye

L'Oréal Paris Gentle Make-Up Remover Eye

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Hexylene glycol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 7 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“L'Oreal Paris Dermo Expertise Eye Make Up Remover gently yet effectively removes all traces of eye make up.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~6.5–9.7%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.4–6.6%
Sodium laureth-8 sulfateEffect: High~2.4–3.5%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~1.9–2.8%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~1.3–2%
Magnesium laureth-8 sulfateEffect: High~1–1.6%
Magnesium laureth sulfateEffect: High~0.9–1.35%
Sodium oleth sulfateEffect: High~0.85–1.25%
Magnesium oleth sulfateEffect: High~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Chlorhexidine dihydrochlorideA preservative. Can lead to irritationHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~6.5–9.7%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.4–6.6%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.3–2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~1.9–2.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hexylene glycol~6.5–9.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Panthenol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium laureth-8 sulfate~2.4–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium laureth sulfate~1.9–2.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Triethanolamine~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Allantoin~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Magnesium laureth-8 sulfate~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Magnesium laureth sulfate~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Magnesium oleth sulfate~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium oleth sulfate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can lead to irritation

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Quaternium-15~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Ingredient list view

Water, Hexylene glycol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Panthenol, Sodium laureth-8 sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Magnesium laureth-8 sulfate, Magnesium laureth sulfate, Magnesium oleth sulfate, Sodium oleth sulfate, Methylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, Disodium edta, Quaternium-15, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol

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